Metroid Dread: 9 Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn’t Tell You

2. How To Know Where To Look For Map Secrets

Now the game does make a point of saying “Hey, if you’re stuck, shoot stuff!”, but that can be a little confusing to new players.

For one, there’s a specific room you’ll arrive in when travelling from Cataris to Dairon where you’ll literally have to blow apart the floor to progress, and aside from that, it’s worth knowing some “traditional Metroid design quirks” overall.

Basically, make a point of shooting corner tiles, more than others, The splash damage from missiles is pretty generous so you can just go hog wild with a spread across an entire wall, but most of the time, the secret you’re after will be in the top or bottom corner.

Also, if a map corridor doesn’t end in a specific door type, chances are there’s something for you to discover. A later game ability helps spell out which squares can be affected, but once you have an eye for rooms that look suspiciously empty, you’ll be hoovering up missile and energy upgrades like nobody’s business.